Energy in a Skate Park

Which best describes potential energy?

• Energy of moving objects

• Energy that isn't there

• Energy that is in motion

• Energy that is stored up not yet in use

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Which best describes kinetic energy?

• Energy that is in motion

• Energy that is stored up

• Energy that is not being used

• Energy that doesn't exist

Give an example of kinetic energy.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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Where does the skater have the most potential energy?

• At the top of the ramp

• At the bottom of the ramp

• In the middle of the ramp

• On the way down

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Where does the skater have the most kinetic energy?

• At the top of the ramp

• At the bottom of the ramp

• In the middle

• On the way up

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The lower the skater starts from, the (a)   potential energy there is.

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As the skater gains speed down the ramp, there is (a)   kinetic energy.

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The larger the skater is, the (a)   potential and kinetic energy s/he has.

Which will have more kinetic energy? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• A heavy car

• A light car

• A fast car

• A slow car

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